Conscious Festival 2022: 33 Sustainable Brands We’re Crushing On

It's out! A love letter to all the wonderful lifestyle brands we discovered, partnered with, and fell in love with during this year's Conscious Festival. A love letter to our beautiful and conscious consumers and readers who are shaping the future of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and sustainable living. This one is for you—save, share, shop,…

ByKanksha Chawla04/11/202222 minRead time

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OPINION: Tomato Soup, Mashed Potatoes, and Fire. Has Activism Gone Too Far?

What do tomato soup, mashed potatoes, and fire have in common? Just this year, the three have played significant roles in high-profile climate change activism. The reaction to these incidents has been anything but harmonious, and has got the world talking. But in all of these incidents, it always begs the question, has activism gone too far?…

ByLyana Miranda27/10/202214 minRead time

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World Vegan Day: 20 Plant-Based Protein Innovations to Watch in Asia

This World Vegan Day on November 1st, we've compiled 20 plant-based alternatives to curb your meatless cravings. Together, Covid and the global climate emergency have unmasked disturbing realities of the meat industry: animal suffering, massive carbon footprints and human exploitation. In recent years, habitat destruction—mainly deforestation—and industrialised agriculture have put more people in contact with…

ByKanksha Chawla24/10/202221 minRead time

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Is It Fair to Compare? The Netherlands and Indonesia’s Flood Risk Management

It is no secret that the impacts of climate change are already occurring. A rapidly expanding human population, particularly following the industrial age, has had a significant influence on the natural environment. However, the effects of climate change vary across the world; even within a single community, the effects of climate change might differ between…

ByLyana Miranda20/10/202222 minRead time

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Is Photosynthetic Fashion Ready for Commercialization?

"Science and fashion are still quite separate, but I think together they're the only way to rectify the damage we've done," says designer Olivia Rubens, who has recently made bio-garments commercial, with a capsule collection of photosynthetic garments. Let’s take a moment to understand photosynthetic fashion: experimental clothing infused with micro-organisms that absorb carbon from atmospheric…

ByAarushi Saxena19/10/202210 minRead time

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Choose Good With Mandai: 7 Conscious Eateries To Check Out This Weekend

The long weekend is just around the corner, making it the best time to head out and explore flavourful and greener options. Presenting Mandai Wildlife Group's Choose Good Food Trail! Running from October 21st to November 25th, the group has partnered with 20 local food establishments to create exclusive menu items inspired by the diets…

ByKanksha Chawla18/10/202210 minRead time

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6 Cool Things About Science Centre Singapore’s Latest ‘Climate Changed’ Exhibition

Today, Science Centre Singapore unveiled Climate Changed, its latest exhibition curated to highlight the real and present threat of the climate crisis, the consequences of inaction, and sustainable steps that people can take to counter its impact. We went down to catch the thrilling launch—ready for a sneak peak? 1. It is the Centre’s biggest…

ByKanksha Chawla17/10/20226 minRead time

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Indigenous Lives and Rights Are Non-negotiable

Last year, President Biden signed a proclamation to nationally recognise Indigenous Peoples' Day for the first time in history. Likely fearing backlash from conservatives and right-wing groups, he then issued a proclamation to continue to observe Columbus Day as a federal holiday. This Columbus Day, once again, Indigenous activists and all those in solidarity raise…

ByKanksha Chawla12/10/20226 minRead time

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Indigenous Lives and Rights Are Non-negotionable

Last year, President Biden signed a proclamation to nationally recognise Indigenous Peoples' Day for the first time in history. Likely fearing backlash from conservatives and right-wing groups, he then issued a proclamation to continue to observe Columbus Day as a federal holiday. This Columbus Day, once again, Indigenous activists and all those in solidarity raise…

ByKanksha Chawla12/10/20226 minRead time

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7 of Our Most Memorable Takeaways From the Conscious Leaders Bootcamp

As the Conscious Leaders Bootcamp comes to an end, we recap 7 takeaways that left us feeling more inspired, empowered, and conscious. If you joined us for the Conscious Leaders Bootcamp, you made a powerful decision to be at the festival, to say no to the old systems and to say yes…

ByKanksha Chawla11/10/202210 minRead time